Fragrance comparison

Gucci Rush 2 vs 212

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1 Nov 2026 9,840 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci Rush 2

Gucci

3.933,974 votes

Rank #2,106 GreenWhite Floral

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52%scent match

Some overlap

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #25,822 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci Rush 2
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Gucci Rush 24/7

2123/7

Ratings & consensus: 212
Community sentiment: 212
Longevity: 212
Sillage & projection: Gucci Rush 2
Value for money: Gucci Rush 2
Versatility: Gucci Rush 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Rush 2

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gucci Rush 2Gucci

212Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 3,974 votes

Have 30%Had 55%Want 14%

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winner212Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,974 votes

34%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,866 votes

Category winner212Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212

SillageGucci Rush 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart2 to 3 hours

Palm TreeNarcissusLilyGardenia

Base3 to 4 hours

Black CurrantMuskOakmoss

Top

Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Lily. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews174

Overall rank#25,822

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Rush 2 delivers a crisp, airy floral experience defined by transparent petals and dewy greenery. The scent introduces bright freesia, lily-of-the-valley, and delicate rose, establishing an invigorating, clean opening. Instead of settling into heavy warmth, Michel Almairac designed the blend to showcase green pal…

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212 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 212 was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Camelia, Rose and Peo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Rush 2 or 212?

Gucci Rush 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Rush 2 is rated 3.93/5 from 3,974 votes; 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes. Choose Gucci Rush 2 for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush 2 or 212?

212 lasts longest (212 66/100, Gucci Rush 2 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush 2 or 212?

Projection is very close: Gucci Rush 2 57/100, 212 56/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Rush 2 and 212 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Lily.

Is Gucci Rush 2 or 212 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 is the stronger pick. Gucci Rush 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush 2 and 212?

Gucci Rush 2 has top notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, heart notes of Palm Tree, Narcissus, Lily and Gardenia, a base of Black Currant, Musk and Oakmoss. 212 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.